Hartford Gospel Choir Sings For Newtown Synagogue

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Renowned Gospel Choir to Perform at Newtown Synagogue to Honor Martin Luther King

In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown will host a renowned Hartford gospel choir in the synagogue sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Voices LLC, of Hartford, will perform at 115 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, to honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The entire community is invited.

"It is an honor and a privilege to be invited to share our music with the Jewish community of Newtown at the Sabbath worship service," said Paula B. Gripes, Voices business manager. "We feel the sharing of our traditions is a wonderful way to learn and to befriend our communities."

The choir will ascend the stage at approximately 8 p.m. after a traditional Hebrew prayers service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served when the program ends at 8:45 p.m.

Voices LLC is a highly renowned gospel group that has performed for a variety of prestigious organizations around the state of Connecticut, including the Black Catholic Ministries, the American Diabetes Association, the Connecticut Department of Children & Families, and Connecticut Department of Public Safety. Voices' mission is to intensify the loving power of God through music.

"We are privileged and delighted to host Voices LLC in our sanctuary," said Rabbi Shaul Praver, spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel. "While our faith practices are different, our desire to magnify loving kindness and compassion in the world is the same".